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London Fashion Week 2023; CATWALK/PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS

London fashion week this season was definitely one for the books . Despite the bipolar weather, change in location for British fashion Council and lots of independent show spaces, I must say that the fashions were still giving fashion and a breath of fresh air.

Here is a rundown of some of my favourite looks from different runway shows and presentations I attended in no particular order. Each show had a distinct effect and story theme that made me excited for how far we truly have come in being sustainable, and creative in the fashion industry and also how inclusive and versatile garments can be. After all, fashion is to be enjoyed right?….

Noon by Noor

Noon By Noor ”Moonlit” collection was Inspired by the duality of light and shade seen in the moon, the collection personifies the balance of contrasting elements across colors, fabrics, structure, mood, and silhouette.

CLAUDIA WANG ” Temporal Rose Second Quadrant, I really loved this collection, I loved the head scarf. The play on colorsand the floral details. The collection was inspired by the playfulness of virtual spaces. This presentation exhibits her exciting new collection that works to highlight the importance of video games to enhance our conception of the physical world.

CLAUDIA WANG

Fashionscout featured the future collective with designers like Maxmillian Raynor, Gazal Mishra and Kim Peters, here are my favourite looks from their capsule collection.

Ghazal Mishra had a bohemian vibe. Kim Peters had lovely motif details and lace like patterns on her garments while maxmillian Raynor featured frill, sheer, animal prints in his collection.

The FJU Talents SS24 LFW Catwalk Show, showcased the capsule collections ofChiang Wen Hsuan, Chen You Chen, Allison Tsoi andChen Yi Xuan, along with a 10-look group show from the FJU Department of Textiles and Clothing.

Here are some of my favourite looks from each capsule collection.

Its safe to say that spring summer 2024 is sure going to be a fun season where we get to play with colors like metallic, primary colors, lots of sheers clothing, over size pieces and must I add very comfortable self expressive garments.

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stay tuned for my fashion week style diary.

Love and light Always…

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High Voltage; A Fashion Editorial

Dark and sparkly shades to create a funky and attention grabbing silhouette, all because she is a Rock Star.

Enjoy,

Editorial Credits

Creative direction and styling: @mayreejay

Photography: @ifeoluwaar

Model : @cymbeart

Makeupartist: @sarahajagbemua

Sequin tassel blazer : @mysallybawa

Body suit : @mysallybawa

Earrings : @mjsstylefactory

Neckpieces: @mjsstylefactory

Rings: @mjsstylefactory

Boots: stylist’closet

Leather pants: Stylist’s closet

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Lagos Fashion Design Week 2022; Favourite Looks

It’s another season of lagos fashion design week and its always an exciting season for fashion enthusiasts, stylists, designers and the fashion industry as a whole.

This season of lagos fashion design week saw a ton of great shows both on and off schedule and I must say I’m excited for all of the trends for spring summer 2023

In no particular order, here are a few of my favourite looks from spring summer 2023 runway shows .

what trend and colors do you see yourself wearing next season, comment below and let me know.

All photos are exclusively by kola oshalushi and Lagos design week.

Follow me on Instagram @mayreejay for my diary of a fashion stylist.

Xo

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5 Ways To Style A Polka Dot Dress; Quick 5s

Dress from forever 21

Did you know that polka dots is a 2020 trend? I bet you didn’t know. 😆
Well, this is why you have me, to dish out all the style trends you need to know and have in your closet.
Some people feel styling polka can be complicated and a tad- bit difficult to style , but, not to worry , i am here to help solve that problem.

The focus in this tutorial is this pastel polka dot wrap dress. I chose this dress as it is more versatile to get more wear from it and have fun while styling it. so, here goes..

Look 1: Wrap Around
Just to show you how amazing and easy it is to style a polka dot dress, you can simply wear it as it is. just add fun statement shoes like this Valentino rock studs and some statement jewelry and you are good -to- go.

Look 2: Show some hot legs
Throw on a tank top and your sexiest mini skirt, layer up with a polka dot wrap dress and stunt on them with your bad self, lol.
If your feel a little too exposed in this outfit or not so confident in it, simply wrap the dress up but leave some room to show off your legs. Add some nice strappy heels and accessories and let your light shine through.

Bonus tip: drizzle some baby oil on your legs for some shine or show less skin by wearing lacy panty hose to maintain the sexy theme.

Look 3: Go extra comfy with it.
For a more laid back, casual look, simply wear a T-shirt of your choice. I chose white to blend with the white dots on the dress, but you can go with whatever color of T- shirt you desire ,i added some boyfriend jeans and a white pair of sneakers for a very chilled laid back look.
The key is to wear a T-shirt and any style of jeans you own in your closet and have the dress work as a jacket or kimono for you, the sneakers tops it up to achieve that casual look we are going for.

Look 4: Dress it up
One of the easiest way to style this polka dot dress, is to wear a slip dress with it. simply whip out that sultry slip dress and feel all so girly in this look, add a belt for that extra hour glass look and don’t forget to play with some nice stand out accessories, like a head band which are very on trend at the moment or nice earrings and comfy shoes to seal the look.

Look 5:
Who says you can’t have a girl about town look wearing polka dots?
well, its super easy to slay and turn heads in polka dots by adding black body suit and a pair of leggings , this ultimately transforms this simple dress to a stunner.

The trick is to wear a contrasting color to your dress, in this case i added black, if your dress is black, you can still add black or a pop of color like red ,navy, nude or even pink. make sure your layering pieces are form fitting, it could even be a body con dress.
All you need are killer heels, statement accessories and that Naomi Campbell walk!!

I hope you found this very useful and will try the polka dot trend.

Please let me know what look is your favorite in the comment section below.

Let me know what style questions you may have, and what fashion trend or style you will like to see next.

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Love and light always,
mayreejay

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5 Ways To Style A Nude Utilitarian Dress ; Quicks 5s

Shirt Dress from Zara

Nude and neutrals are very easy seamless colors to style and they are must have have in your closet. They serve as an alternative to the color white. Also, the utilitarian trend ( pieces with outer pockets )is also a hit this year, so why not try two trends in one.

The style focus is a nude utilitarian shirt dress and the functionality of it.

Look 1: Tres Chic
Style this dress by undoing some buttons on the top and the base , so you can show a little skin if that is your jam, if not just wear it as it is.
Throw on a nice pair of mules of your choice, either chunky, high or kitten heel mules to give it an extra chic look, don’t forget to add some gold or fun accessories to finish this look.

Look 2: Rock Star
For a retro and funky look, throw on a denim jacket and some some boots,and get ready to rock and roll. If you do not have a pair of boots, simply opt for a pair of ankle length shoes, and don’t forget to throw on some dark shades. it sure will do the trick.


Look 3: Two- piece magic
For a more playful look, layer this dress with a floral skirt, which turns it to a two- piece look, so chic and very stylish. I added a belt to break this look so it really does look like a two serprate pieces and threw on a pair of mules to elevate this look.
The trick to achieve this, is to wear either a long or midi length skirt.


Look 4: `Glam Bam
To elevate this look three notches higher, I went with a pair of fringed out boot leg denim, tucked in one side of this dress threw on a nice pair of pointed kitten heel shoes.
Bonus tip: Un-button one side of the dress, tuck it in loosely into a gorgeous pair of pants , add some statement earrings, for a more glam look, in this case, i added long fringed earrings to go with the fringe on my denim pants.



Look 5: Cover Up
This dress can jolly well serve as a cover up jacket on a night out.
To achieve this look, I went for a leopard print body suit top paired with a pair of brown leather pants, gold statement earrings and finished off with a pair of snake skin print strappy heel.
Bonus tip: Pull out a sultry but comfortable look for a night out as you desire and opt for a shirt dress as a cover up jacket, jazz it up with statement shoes and accessories and get ready to hit the dance floor.



I hope you enjoyed this style tutorial and will try this trend with a little more zest like i did.

Let me know in the comment section below, which look is your favorite.

Also, what style trend will you like to see next?

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Love and light always,
Mayreejay

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Heneiken Lagos Fashion Week 2019; Mayreejay’s Favourite runway shows

Every fashion week there will always be some shows that made us happy, cry, breathless and left us looking for our bottom jaws. This season of the Heineken Lagos Fashion show was nothing short of all these overflowing fashion moments and emotions.

In no particular order, here are my top favorite runway shows from Heineken Lagos Fashion Week 2019.

UGO MONYE

He has become one of our favorite menswear brands, known for his intricate and one of a kind detailed statements on menswear. This collection featured an Arabian / Egyptian theme with colors from blue, tangerine, grey and burgundy. He sure puts on a show for us.

STYLE TEMPLE

Style Temple is one show I look forward to seeing every season, and this time we sure were not disappointed. This collection featured whimsical, sexy but very wearable show-stopping pieces, in blush pink, metallic silver, blue and white.

ATAFO

Mai Atafo debuted a new brand name Atafo with three capsules of breathtaking collections, featuring a burst of colors in two-piece suits, gingham pieces that had Swarovski details on some , as well as boxy tops accessorized with hats that gave you a cross between utilitarian /Russian vibe pieces in tan, navy blue, and nude. He got a standing ovation for this collection

JZO

They featured bright colors in plaid, wearable and very functional pieces for men and women.

HOUSE OF KAYA

This collection was surely a favorite as I am an avid lover of kimonos, kaftans, and headwraps. The styling of this collection made it a timeless piece best for every woman.

EMMY KASBIT

Emmy always celebrates the Nigerian culture with authentic and homegrown fabrics that stand the test of time. I loved the play of fluidity with the fabrics, and the colors infused with aso- oke was amazing.

EJIRO AMOS TAFIRI

This collection featured a lot of African infused fabrics in Tye dye, Aso oke and flowy pieces in champagne color, tan and blue, as well as headwraps as accessories. E.A.T has always been one of my favorite Nigerian fashion brands.

ADAMA PARIS

Her collection had a disco-like feel. very chic, sexy and had lots of 90’s theme to it with lots of sequins and black in sheer.

CHRISTIE BROWN

I am constantly living for this brand. always blown away at how she mixes different textures with Ankara and still wow us every single season.

SISIANO

A collection so fluid, so calm like starring at the waves on the sea beautifully in harmony, that’s just how I felt about this collection. loved every single piece.

AWA MIETE

This Malian fashion brand gave me everything I look for in a collection, a story that takes you directly to the creative process of a collection. This collection celebrates the beauty and richness Africa stands for. I would gladly have every piece in my closet.

ASSIAN

Assian had a very strong theme with very versatile unisex pieces. I loved how his collection showed us a variety of sizes different from what the brand is known for. I definitely see myself rocking one of these pieces.

RICK DUSI

The infusion of solid colors mixed with floral prints and gold metallic pieces accessorized with oversize tote bags had me in love with this collection.

This runway show breakdown is your best style prediction to help you slay and be a show stopper all year round up till 2020.

I hope you found it useful and fun?

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Heneiken Lagos fashion week 2019; Style Diary

Another season of Lagos fashion week has come and gone but as always the nolstagic feeling and excitement that comes with the best of runway , streetstyle slays and catching up with some of your fashion colleagues stays with you for a long time .

It was Evident to see alot of spring summer 2020 trends infused in the collections seen  on the runway all over the world which played a huge role in my style diary decisions.

My fashion week style diary was heavily influenced by my constant hunger to be comfortable above fashion trends and support made in Nigeria brands while looking effortlessly stylish.

Without too much epistle, let’s get into my Lagos fashion week 2019 style diary.


Day Two : Monochrome vibes

Blazer:  Rick dusi
Body suit : Victoria secret
Leather pants : forever 21
Boots : Top shop
Purse : Fossil

Day Three : Canary

Two piece over size blouse and skirt : Sally Bawa
Mules : Topshop
Purse : Bottega veneta

Day Four : Cape Goddess
Cape Kimono : jzo
Body suit : forever 21
Leather pants : Top shop
Boots : forever 21

My accessories are all from Mayreejay fashion store.

Get my look for less by following @rickdusi, @mysallybawa @jzo_ng and get a 10% discount when you order any of my looks.

Hope you loved my fashion week looks. 
The key is to always keep everything else simple and let the outfit speak for itself. 

Accessories are your best friend and can make or break any outfit you have on.

More to come on diary of a fashion stylist, I will be sharing my top runway shows from heneiken Lagos fashion week 2019.

Photos taken by @sirdmayo , @njcworks @eichiemoses @globaladdict and @tecnomobile

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London Fashion Week 2019, Catwalk / presentation Show Summary Highlight Part 4

Katie Ann McGuigan looks to the illustrious roller- disco scene of the early 70’s for her ss20 London fashion week collection, where fun was all the rage and worries and woes were nothings but an after thought.

Katie Ann McGuigan included silk scarves, adorned with her staple graphic prints, featuring floras for ss 20. other accessories are seen in the form of leather bum bags, which are overlaid with hand printed vinyl, organza dresses shown in neon pink, candy floss shades, icy blue and deep teal. leather jackets shown along side tie dye ruffled dresses and skirts as well as flared trousers.

KATIE ANN McGUIGAN
KATIE ANN McGUIGAN

Bobbly Abley themed his spring summer 2020 collection ‘FRIENDS OF DOROTHY’,as he takes a trip to OZ to celebrate the 80th anniversary of his and his mother’s mother favorite film’ The wizard of Oz’. The collection follows lead character Dorothy’s journey through this magical land and the colorful characters she encounters, including be spoke prints created from the original film artwork.

BOBBY ABLEY
BOBBY ABLEY

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London Fashion Week 2019: Catwalk/ presentation Summary Highlights Part 3

This season’s key focus is classic pyjama silhouettes,  neon trimmings, contrasting colours and cuts paired with vintage blanket prints and dramatic star prints made from recycled yarn, all topped off with printed metallic gauzes to resemble the halo of light so often associated with angelic beings. The collection aims to bring alive the serious threats posed to nocturnal wildlife, plant life and human insomnia which have been created through artificial light pollution in the modern world. 

SS20 is a reflection of Simon Mo’s idea to hold an insomniac party for all humans, animals and plants wandering through the night. 

SIMON MO

WEN PAN shows an image of quietness in chaos, and celebrates the confidence in imperfection. The brand appeals to women with a similarly strong sense of individuality as they offer garments that nourish women’s needs of style on an emotional level. WEN PAN provides a way to project their strength of character and translate an attitude through a piece

WEN PAN
WEN PAN

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London Fashion Week 2019: Catwalk / Presentation Summary Highlights Part Two

For the first time three Chinese designers are coming together to show case a collection for London fashion week with fashion scout.

The collaboration consists of established designer Esa Liang and iconoclastic fashion labels Punk Rave. The third collaborator in the show is the fashion design academy Light and shadow design which consists of a number of in- house designers and emerging student talent.

LIGHT AND SHADOW

PHOEBE ENGLISH Ss20 presentation of the attempts at solution featured colors such as white, black, blue and mustard.

This collection is founded on attempts at problem solving with pieces which encompass zero waste pattern cutting and a lot of organically well resourced and outsource high quality fabrics, all in the bid to solve the problem we create.

PHOEBE ENGLISH

PUNK RAVE, as the name suggests, appeals to the modern day followers of ” punk” fashion and ideas. The punk spirit is one that challenges the establishment , rebels and refuses to follow blindly.

The punk rave collection reflects this rebellious spirit, As such, the clothing, which is practical and challenging is very popular with artist, punks, goths in china.

PUNK RAVE
PUNK RAVE

Le Sillage means ‘the wake’ and expresses their initial intention to create an independent brand in pursuit of their original ideas.

Le Silliage debut during london fashion week is compiled in an almost black collection which reflects the brands clean aesthetic. Black is often regarded as a monotonous color,but it also brings a high level of dignity to people as it acts as a disguise.

LE SILLAGE
LE SILLAGE

Jamie wei Huang Ss20 collection
takes its name after a common mental illness- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. 

This collection is not about the final pieces appearing in the catwalk, but the journey of how they were created.  
The unfolding line of the artist, the process of moving through repetition in an obsessive space and finding infinite details. Tidal waves of thoughts, failures, faith moving towards a satisfying outcome.

JAMIE WEI HUANG
JAMIE WEI HUANG

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